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Hemidrachm - Antaios 125 BC - 88 BC
| Silver | 1.4 g | 13.0 mm |
| Issuer | Rhodes |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 125 BC - 88 BC |
| Value | Hemidrachm (½) |
| Currency | Rhodian plintophoric drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.4 g |
| Diameter | 13.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#192677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rose with bud to right and below to left, bee. All within shallow incuse square
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΝΤΑΙΟΣ
P O
Translation:
Antaios
Rhodes
Comment
"Plinthophoric" issue. See this article explaining the series https://www.cngcoins.com/Article.aspx?ArticleID=417
Interesting fact
The Hemidrachm - Antaios coin from Rhodes features a unique design, with the obverse side depicting the head of the nymph Rhodes, while the reverse side shows a rose and the name of the city in Greek letters. This coin was used as a means of payment and trade during the Hellenistic period and is now considered a valuable collector's item.
